RADIATION THERAPIST

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Radiation Center - West - Trophy Club, TX

　　Position Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Shift

　　Day

　　Job Category

　　Health Care

　　Description

　　As a Radiation Therapist at Urology Clinics of North Texas (UCNT), you will be an integral part of a dynamic organization experiencing growth. With 20 North Texas locations and 58 providers, we are looking to fill this role.

　　The Radiation Therapist is responsible for providing the highest level of care while delivering ionizing radiation to the patient in accordance with the prescription and instructions of the Radiation Oncologist and under the general supervision of the Physicist.

　　Must be able to adhere to the Behavioral Expectations/Customer Service Standards, demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safe operation of the facility, demonstrates compliance with HIPPA policies and procedures and an understanding of the population served.

　　Maintains the accuracy of the treatment chart including patient identity, treatment prescription, diagnosis, calculations, and thorough knowledge of Aria.

　　Document all parameters of simulation and treatment in ARIA

　　Follows proper protocols for procedures

　　Maintains technical/clinical competency in all routine procedures and on all equipment

　　Prepare room and equipment for patient according to physician instructions regarding immobilization devices, field size, treatment distance, etc

　　Ensures proper radiation doses are delivered and recorded daily

　　Ensures all images are taken and checked according to department standards.

　　Assists in scheduling patients for their appointments

　　Transfer patient safely to treatment couch, giving special care to catheters, intravenous drips, etc

　　Ensure patient treatment meets all expectations and safety guidelines

　　Deliver accurately the prescribed planned course of radiation therapy with minimal supervision

　　Maintain patient markings

　　Observe patient for unusual reactions and events and report accurate information to the nursing staff and/or Radiation Oncologist

　　Maintain a clean area including treatment rooms, console and patient changing rooms

　　Perform weekly chart checks to verify accuracy of documentation, billing and treatment

　　Submit appropriate CPT charges for services rendered

　　Simulate patients using CT simulator or clinical setup

　　Ensures equipment is warmed up every morning; daily output checks

　　Solid basic knowledge on CT Simulations and applications

　　Solid basis knowledge on Linear Accelerator and applications

　　Other duties as required by Physician, Physicist or management

　　Utilizes proper radiation protective equipment when exposure to radiation is a possibility, while maintaining radiation exposure As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)

　　Follows Universal Precautions related to Bloodborne Pathogens

　　Reports any safety concern by documenting in maintenance log any repair needing attention

　　Reads and signs Radiation Safety Manual annually

　　Follows State regulations for reporting of misadministration

　　Maintains visual and auditory contact with patient during treatment

　　Explain procedure to patient, means of communication during treatment and procedure to follow if emergency arises during treatment and confirms their understanding

　　Reinforces care plans on management of side effects and general care

　　Reports changes in the patient's condition to physicians and nurses

　　Assists Physician and nurse in follow up care

　　Perform daily and weekly QA on Linac and CT, communicating any discrepancies with Physicist

　　Coordinate service and repairs for Linac and CT with engineers

　　Trouble shoots technical, software problems, writes problems in logbook when repair is needed

　　Reports equipment breakdown to Director, Physician and physicist

　　Shows responsibility in handling equipment and avoiding intentional breakage.

　　Qualifications

　　Education and Experience:

　　Must have completed and Associate or a Bachelor’s Degree Program in Radiation Therapy.

　　Must have completed 12-month certificate program in Radiation Therapy

　　Must have American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

　　Have current licensure for state you will practice

　　Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

　　Ability to adapt to change readily

　　Certificates, Licensee, Registrations:

　　ARRT registered in Radiation Therapy

　　Certified Medical Radiological Technologist (CMRT) in Texas

　　Basic Life Support (BLS)

　　Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Knowledge of ARIA, interfacing with Eclipse planning system

　　Experience with Varian Truebeam Linear Accelerator

　　CT Simulation setup experience